Home Infusion Registered Nurse - Eugene

Emerging Health•Eugene, OR

About The Position

Emerging Health is seeking a Home Infusion Registered Nurse to provide nursing services to assigned patients in accordance with each patient’s plan of care. The role is based in Eugene, Oregon, and supports home infusion services for patients receiving specialty medications for complex or rare conditions. The nurse performs patient evaluations, develops and updates plans of care, delivers infusion-related nursing services, educates patients and caregivers, and coordinates care with physicians and other team members. The position is full-time, with operating hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and includes rotating holiday and after-hours coverage. Pay is $90,418.59–$113,036.07 annually, depending on experience, with mileage reimbursement and on-call pay.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, unencumbered nursing license for the state of Oregon.
At least one year of infusion nursing experience.
Current CPR card and health certificate.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance.
Effective interpersonal, time-management, and organizational skills.
Strong spoken and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain consistently accurate records.
Ability to recognize information that needs to be directed to the appropriate health care provider.
Computer skills, including word processing and efficient use of the internet and email.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in an infusion pharmacy or healthcare setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
Proficiency in standard workplace software and/or information management applications.
Ability to navigate computer applications.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain the clinical record for each patient receiving infusion therapy.
Provide progress reports to physicians when a patient’s condition changes or deviates from the plan of care, and identify and document unusual occurrences.
Follow the pharmacy’s policies and procedures, including patient care policies.
Perform initial individualized patient evaluations and assessments, and develop a written plan of care that considers physical, psychosocial, economic, and environmental status.
Regularly reassess patients’ conditions and nursing needs and update plans of care and documentation.
Perform procedures and treatments according to department standards and demonstrated competency.
Provide services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill and initiate appropriate preventive nursing procedures.
Prepare clinical and progress notes, coordinate services, and inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient condition and needs.
Counsel patients and families regarding nursing-related needs.
Provide care in accordance with professional standards and Oregon’s Nurse Practice Act.
Initiate case conferences and communicate patient plans of care with team members.
Evaluate and reevaluate the need for services.
Educate patients and caregivers about the plan of care, medications, and potential complications of IV therapy, and provide appropriate teaching materials.
Participate in the Performance Improvement program and committees when requested.
Attend continuing education programs and staff meetings as appropriate, and communicate additional learning needs to the Nursing Supervisor.
Represent the pharmacy in a positive and professional manner.
Work assigned hours, including rotating holiday and after-hours coverage, and fulfill shift expectations under the nursing responsibilities policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.